Backend Developer (Go) ๐๐
Join Monil and solve actual problems for real people (and cows) by creating industry-leading products โ for farmers, for animals, for the world.
At Monil, we write backend code with real impact for farmers and animals. Every minute, thousands of collars send data to our servers, unlocking both real-time and long-term insights into animal health and performance.
Our tech give animals more freedom and better lives. We help farmers unlocking new grazing areas, as well as making better use of established fields. We help famers work smarter, not harder, improving efficiency and profitabilty. And we help the world by optimizing resources for a more sustainable future.
Our devices collect tons of data about what the animals are doing. We utilize this data to improve the lives of both animals and farmers. Our expert and experienced team runs our extensive cloud platform, applying deep expertise to provide the best solutions.
In Monil, we don't work in silos โ you'll have the chance to contribute to the entire software stack together with the rest of our experienced team. We strongly believe in sharing knowledge and constantly learning, with no strict divides between front-end, back-end and infrastructure.
Now, we're expanding our backend team to build even better tools for farmers โ and their cows! ๐ฎ
๐ What we're looking for
We want passionate problem-solvers who love building scalable, high-performance systems. Ideally, you have:
1+ years experience with Go
Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Experience with Kubernetes (a plus, but not required)
BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering
Bonus points for:
Experience devloping IoT products
Experience with AWS
Fluency in Norwegian is preferred (we make exceptions for the exceptional)
๐ Our Tech Stack
We work with modern, scalable technologies:
Go for backend services
PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB for data storage
gRPC for internal communication and GraphQL APIs for frontends
AWS EKS and other AWS services for infrastructure
High observability throughout, with metrics, tracing and logs.
๐ What we offer
๐ก Make a real impact โ Your work directly improves farmersโ lives, animal welfare, and global sustainability.
๐ Join a high-growth startup โ Weโre ambitious, well-financed, and at an exciting early stage.
๐ฏ Work with experts โ Collaborate with specialists across mechanics, electronics, embedded software, backend, and frontend development.
๐ป Choose your tools โ The best IT equipment to get the job done.
๐ฐ Competitive salary & benefits โ Plus generous equity packages to share in our success.
Requirements
Candidates must have the right to work in Norway or within the EU/EEA, as we are unable to support relocation or visa sponsorship from outside this area.
If you're excited about tech that makes a difference, weโd love to hear from you!
- Department
- R&D
- Role
- Backend developer
- Locations
- Lysaker
Lysaker
About Monil
Founded in 2022 by a team of seasoned engineers from Prox Dynamics/Teledyne FLIR, Energy Micro/Silicon Labs, and Cognite, Monil is at the forefront of revolutionizing livestock management. By using cutting-edge technology to solve some of the biggest issues in livestock management, we will not only change farmers' lives, but also enhance food production efficiency and animal welfare and positively impact the environment.ย
Driven by significant market demand, our products are ready for global expansion. The core of our product is a beautifully engineered collar worn by grazing animals that utilizes advanced position tracking and sound cues to maintain livestock within virtual boundaries. Through a neatly designed smartphone app, farmers can seamlessly set up, adjust, and monitor the virtual fence and monitoring the herd in realtime, ensuring optimal herd management.
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